BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2006, AT 7:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
MINUTES
IN ATTENDANCE
C. Denesiuk, Chair
L. Little, Vice Chair
K. Andrews, Trustee
W. Huebert, Trustee
D. E. Jamieson, Trustee
L. Van Alphen, Trustee
F. Regehr, Secretary-Treasurer
D. Stigant, Assistant Superintendent
R. Shongrunden, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
J. Hickling, Director of Maintenance
G. Schafer, Director of Instruction
D. Burgoyne, District Principal
D. Adey, Executive Secretary
P. Butter, Vice Principal, Skaha Lake Middle School
S. Johnston, Principal, Carmi Elementary School
1.0
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Denesiuk welcomed district staff, guests, and representatives of the media.
2.0
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Van Alphen/Little that the agenda and addendum be approved.
CARRIED
3.0
PRESENTATIONS BY SCHOOLS AND/OR STUDENTS
3.1
National Debating Championships
Two students from Penticton Secondary School, Michael Beckett and Wes Hopkin,
represented British Columbia at the National Debating Championships held February 2 to
5, 2006 in Montreal. Teacher Sharon Lindstrom attended as a coach/chaperone. They
provided highlights of their participation at the “Canadian Nationals” as well as their
participation at the regional competitions.
Following a number of questions, trustees thanked the students for their presentation and
congratulated Wesley on being the top overall debater in the regionals.
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Penticton Secondary School Drama
Teacher Heather Ayris and her drama cast and crew presented excerpts from a recent
performance of The Mumberely Inheritance. The students will be presenting this play at
the invitational Ozone Festival in Penticton in May.
Appreciation was extended to the students for their excellent dramatic presentation.
4.0
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
5.0
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
MOTION:
Andrews/Huebert that the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 9, 2006
be approved.
CARRIED
6.0
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING
The secretary-treasurer reported on the closed meetings held on January 9, 25, and 31, 2006.
Regular Meeting held on January 9, 2006:
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5.
6.
Received correspondence;
Received reports from the finance and management committee;
Approved teaching, excluded, and CUPE staff changes;
Received information regarding the selection process for the assistant superintendent
of schools position;
Approved a personnel matter;
Received information regarding student suspensions.
Special Meeting held on January 25, 2006:
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5.
Accepted three notices of retirement;
Approved principal and vice principal reassignments;
Approved a process to fill principal and vice principal vacancies;
Reviewed the itinerary for the assistant superintendent competition;
Reviewed plans for a visit by the Minister of Education.
Special Meeting held on January 31, 2006:
1.
7.0
Approved the appointment of the assistant superintendent of schools.
CORRESPONDENCE
7.1
Letter from Charter for Public Education Network
A letter from the Charter for Public Education Network enclosing information regarding
the Charter and encouraging membership. Additional information is available in the
trustee reading file.
7.2
Letter from Citizen
A letter from Denise MacDonald regarding the Uplands Elementary School property,
requesting that the exclusion application be withdrawn, a land use policy be created, and
an education program regarding the preservation of agricultural land be developed.
7.3
Copy of Letter to Agricultural Land Commission
A copy of a letter forwarded by residents Jo-Anne and Robert Bettauer to the Agricultural
Land Commission regarding the Uplands Elementary School property.
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7.4
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) to the Minister of
Education regarding the class composition and class size grant.
7.5
Copy of Letter to British Columbia School Trustees Association
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) to the BCSTA asking
that BCSTA actively advocate for board involvement in all allocation and approval of
government funding.
7.6
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) to the Minister of
Education expressing concern on the lack of trustee involvement in the approval and
allocation of the one-time funding grant provided to districts and schools.
7.7
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 69 (Qualicum) to the Minister of
Education questioning the short timelines associated with the spending plans for the
district and school grants.
7.8
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 69 (Qualicum) to the Minister of
Education regarding the class size/composition support plan for their district.
7.9
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 38 (Richmond) to the Minister of
Education regarding the class size and composition grant and the shortage of qualified
educational assistants and experienced resource teachers.
7.10
Copy of Letter to Federal MP Jay Hill
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 59 (Peace River South) to Federal
Member of Parliament Jay Hill requesting support in a campaign of change against the
continued operation of drug houses, marijuana grow operations and the apparent
impunity with which known drug dealers continue selling their product within our
communities.
7.11
Copy of Letter to Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) to the
Ministries of Education and Health commending the ministries for their joint commitment
to promote the health and wellness of students by the development of the Guidelines for
Food and Beverage Sales in BC schools and requesting financial or professional support
for the implementation of the guidelines.
MOTION:
Andrews/Jamieson that the correspondence be received.
CARRIED
8.0
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
8.1
Education Committee
Trustee Andrews reported that the education committee visited Columbia Elementary
School on January 10, 2006 and noted that trustees enjoyed a tour of the school, an
impromptu concert by the choir, and lunch with staff. Continuing with the education
committee report, Trustee Andrews provided information related to the committee
meeting held on February 7, 2006:
a.
The Graduation Portfolio
Assistant Superintendent Dave Stigant, Career Coordinator Dave Kaleski, and the
secondary school principals provided an update on the Graduation Portfolio for
SD67. The Graduation Portfolio requires that students gather and present
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evidence of their competencies in areas beyond their usual curriculum. Rather
than a course, the Portfolio is a three-year process where students work in a selfdirected fashion. It is a four-credit graduation requirement for Graduation: two
credits (Planning 10A – Grade 10) and two credits (Planning 10B – Grade 11).
During grades 10 to 12, teachers work with students to create Portfolio evidence
based on six Portfolio Organizers: Arts and Design, Community Involvement and
Responsibility, Education and Career Planning, Employability Skills, Information
Technology, and Personal Health.
To complete their Graduation Portfolios, students address specific criteria in three
main components: Portfolio Core, Portfolio Choice and Portfolio Presentation. All
SD67 secondary school staff and students will be using the Willock Portfolio
system to track progress and generate reports on Graduation Portfolios. To
support the implementation of the Graduation Portfolio will, however, require
additional staff. The committee recommended that a request for additional
teaching staff be referred for budget consideration.
8.2
b.
French Immersion
Director of Instruction Garth Schafer provided an update on the registration
numbers for the 2006-07 grade 6 Late French Immersion program. As of February
3, there were 67 applications for KVR Middle School and 41 applications for
Summerland Middle School. The committee recommended that the Board approve
three grade 6 classes at KVR Middle School and one grade 6 class at Summerland
Middle School for 2006-07.
c.
Special Education Audit
The Ministry will be conducting a Special Education audit based on the September
30, 2005 enrolment data. The audit is scheduled to occur February 20 – 24, 2006.
The audit will review students reported under the following funding categories:
Physically Dependent, Deaf/Blind and Intensive Behavior Intervention or serious
Mental Illness. The purpose of an audit is to provide reasonable assurance to the
Ministry and school districts that Ministry policies are being followed. Enrolment
audits could result in funding implications if student FTE adjustments are
recommended. Director of Instruction Garth Schafer and District Principal Lynn
Hauptman have been working with the schools to help prepare for the audit.
d.
Deputy Minister’s Meeting
Superintendent Doi provided an overview of the topics that were discussed at the
Deputy Minister’s meeting held February 1-2, 2006.
MOTION:
Andrews/Little that the Board refer the request for an additional 1.143 FTE
teaching staff to support the Graduation Portfolio to the Board’s budget
committee for 2006-07.
CARRIED
MOTION:
Andrews/Van Alphen that the Board approve three grade 6 classes at KVR
and one grade 6 class at Summerland Middle School for 2006-07.
CARRIED
MOTION:
Andrews/Little that the report of the education committee be received.
CARRIED
Finance and Management Committee
Trustee Little reported on the finance and management committee meeting held on
February 8, 2006:
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2005-06 Budget Amendment
The secretary-treasurer distributed and reviewed a calculation of the district’s
revenue and expenditure adjustments proposed for the final 2005-06 budget. The
budget adjustments are forecast to result in available funds summarized as:
Provincial funding increase
Revenue increase
Revenue Increase
$57,778
92,014
149,792
Expenditure reductions – avg. teacher payroll
Other payroll adjustments
Benefit cost savings
Aboriginal funding increase
Supply/service accounts
Expenditure Decrease
(427,650)
(105,200)
(208,200)
35,625
35,700
$669,725
Total
$819,517
Mr. Regehr noted the reduced costs for the average cost of teacher salaries and a
portion of the benefit cost saving were due to the employment of many new
teachers during this school year who were entitled to a lower than average grid
placement. The net budget effect of this saving was not predictable as our district
only benefits from the reduced cost if a similar change occurs provincially.
The committee reviewed a proposal for additions to the 2005-06 final budget:
District Goals Resources
$100,000
(TRIBES, Roots of Empathy training, Numeracy, Instructional
capacity, Literacy)
Laptop Initiatives
200,000
(Expand laptop project initiatives to include more students-teachers
for year 2 and explore special education applications)
Facility Capital Program
224,217
(Additional funding)
Flex Funds
80,000
(Provide additional support for school goals)
Special Education – Staff Development
39,000
Professional Development – Human Resources
3,000
Information Technology Manager
30,000
(New position for the technology department)
Ace It Program
30,000
(Tuition fees for Okanagan College)
Family Enhancement Program Contract
58,300
(Restore contract funding)
Equipment for Maintenance and Custodial Department (hoist/vacuums)35,000
Card Access System
20,000
(School security access upgrade)
$819,517
The committee reviewed and clarified the proposed additions and agreed to
recommend that an amended annual budget bylaw incorporating the budget
changes as reviewed be approved.
Following the review of the wording in the amended annual budget bylaw by
Trustee Little,
MOTION:
Little/Huebert that following the first reading of School District No. 67
(Okanagan Skaha) Amended Annual Budget Bylaw for the fiscal
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year 2005-06 in the amount of $51,846,801, the Board of School
Trustees passes the bylaw.
CARRIED
b.
MOTION:
Little/Huebert that following the second reading of School District No.
67 (Okanagan Skaha) Amended Annual Budget Bylaw for the fiscal
year 2005-06 in the amount of $51,846,801, the Board of School
Trustees passes the bylaw.
CARRIED
MOTION:
Little/Huebert that following the third reading of School District No. 67
(Okanagan Skaha) Amended Annual Budget Bylaw for the fiscal
year 2005-06 in the amount of $51,846,801, the Board of School
Trustees passes and adopts the bylaw.
CARRIED
Photocopier Contract
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Ron Shongrunden reviewed a proposal for early
renewal of a photocopier contract for 23 machines. The contract provides for an
extension of 51 months to the current contract and replacement of all existing
copiers with new machines at a similar price. Following discussion of options for
photocopying service,
MOTION:
c.
Transportation Contract
The contract for bussing with Berry and Smith Trucking Ltd. expires in August
2007. Due to the lead time required for the routine replacement of buses, previous
contract renewals have been approved at least one year in advance. Berry and
Smith Trucking Ltd. has requested a five-year renewal of the existing contract. It
was noted a general contract increase has not been required during the past three
years, the service is of high quality, and student transportation is assisted through
coordinating some routing with the public transit routes. Following discussion,
MOTION:
d.
Little/Van Alphen that the Berry and Smith Trucking Ltd. contract for
bus services be extended for five years.
CARRIED
Bank Services
The school district currently uses the Royal Bank of Canada for the district’s
banking services. Rates and charges for these services are provided through a
contract which includes the waiving of most service charges, interest on our
account balances, a purchase card system which reduces paperwork on small
purchases, and provision of similar fee arrangements for school and PAC bank
accounts. The current contract for service has expired and the secretary-treasurer
recommended the contract be renewed for three years. Following discussion,
MOTION:
e.
Little/Jamieson that the photocopier contract with Kyocera Mita
Canada Ltd. be renewed to August 31, 2011.
CARRIED
Little/Van Alphen that the contract for bank services with the Royal
Bank of Canada be renewed to January 31, 2009.
CARRIED
2006/07 Budget
The secretary-treasurer reviewed the budget development process/meetings used
to develop the district’s budget. The committee discussed possible adjustments to
the process in order to enhance engagement and consultation of all partners in the
system and community. It was noted that:
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the public meeting usually attracts only partner groups and is usually
held too early to analyze the next year’s finances;
the school planning councils’ role with budget is a requirement;
the Board has received requests for greater budget participation by
partner groups; and
staff workload to prepare for budgets and meetings should be considered.
The committee requested a further review of this process which will be provided
later in the meeting.
f.
OSTU Letter
The committee reviewed a request from the OSTU to hold regularly scheduled
meetings with the Board so that issues such as working and learning conditions
and other items of mutual interest can be discussed. While the committee was
supportive of improving communication links, it did not feel that a standing
committee was the solution. Instead, it recommended that issues be dealt with as
the need arises. The committee felt that changes to the budget consultation
process should result in greater consultation from the partner groups on a range of
issues. The committee was also supportive of the board chair meeting with the
OSTU president to discuss ongoing issues.
MOTION:
8.3
Buildings, Grounds, Safety and Transportation Committee
Trustee Jamieson reported on the buildings, grounds, safety and transportation
committee meeting held on February 1, 2006:
a.
Policy 212 – Trespassing on School Property
The secretary-treasurer advised this policy will be proposed for change to support
the ability to post some school fields for no unauthorized access at night.
b.
Queen’s Park HVAC
The committee was advised preparations to tender this project should be complete
in three weeks.
c.
Uplands Elementary
The committee was informed the Agricultural Land Commission should be
reporting a decision shortly regarding the application to remove the Uplands’ site
from the reserve.
d.
Penticton Secondary School
Information related to the funding and design of Penticton Secondary School was
reviewed. Working drawings are currently being prepared with the plan to go to
tender this summer.
e.
Bus Transportation
Information regarding the school districts’ transportation system and practices will
be reviewed at a later meeting.
MOTION:
8.4
Little/Van Alphen that the report of the finance and management committee
be received.
CARRIED
Jamieson/Huebert that the report of the buildings, grounds, safety and
transportation committee be received.
CARRIED
Policy Committee
Trustee Van Alphen reported the policy committee and members of the partner groups
met on January 25, 2006 to review the video surveillance policy:
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Policy #725 – Video Surveillance
Secretary-Treasurer Regehr reviewed the use and purpose of video surveillance in
the district and the requirements a policy would place on its use. A draft policy was
received for circulation following the September 28, 2005, policy meeting. Written
comments were received and circulated and Secretary-Treasurer Regehr reviewed
the process to seek student input.
Trustee Van Alphen requested further comments from:
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OSTU: Mike Kimmis supported the addition of a privacy impact assessment
and observed video surveillance should not be used to supervise staff. Mr.
Kimmis supported the policy as it has been rewritten.
CUPE: Zoe Magnus supported Mr. Kimmis’s comments and suggested the
policy should exclude more areas from surveillance and that trustees should
be responsible to approve each request for surveillance.
OSPVPA: Katie Hicks noted school administrators support the proposal and
that they would like to be consulted on its use at their schools.
DPAC: DeeDee Kolodychuk did not provide additional comments.
Trustees provided a number of comments including:
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changes to the original draft policy are an improvement;
the purpose of surveillance is to reduce vandalism;
the expectation that policy development is a Board responsibility and policy
implementation is an administration responsibility;
the primary intention for use is for the exterior of buildings and entrances but
there may be requirements for limited interior surveillance;
the intent of the policy is enhancing student safety and reducing vandalism;
and
surveillance is not to replace supervision.
The committee recommended that the draft policy be changed to add the
statement “It is not the intent of the policy to monitor the work of staff.” Following
this addition,
MOTION:
9.0
Van Alphen/Huebert that draft Policy No. 725 – Video Surveillance
be approved.
CARRIED
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
9.1
Penticton Secondary School Reconstruction
The secretary-treasurer provided an update regarding the Penticton Secondary School
reconstruction noting that we are in the second month of a five-month process to
complete the working drawings which will be used for the tender process. Some minor
changes have been made during the past month to the teaching kitchen and
administration office. Mr. Regehr added we remain hopeful the project will be completed
on time and within the budget.
9.2
Financial Report
For information only, the secretary-treasurer reviewed the financial report to January 31,
2006 provided in the agenda package. Changes to the final 2005-06 budget approved
tonight will be reflected in the next financial report. Mr. Regehr added we are confident
that with tonight’s changes we are headed toward a balanced budget at the end of the
year.
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9.3
2006-07 Budget
It was noted that the Ministry of Education has advised that the February 1, 2006 public
school block announcement will occur in conjunction with the 2006-07 preliminary funding
announcement scheduled for early March.
Mr. Regehr reviewed a process
recommended for the 2006-07 budget development which would include a public budget
meeting on March 28; meetings during the week of April 3 between representatives of the
partner groups, finance and management committee members, and senior staff; a
meeting with DPAC and school planning council members and trustees on April 11; and a
special board meeting on May 2, 2006 to approve the budget. These meetings would
provide the opportunity for each partner group to present their proposals and discuss
them with the committee and would provide for increased consultation and engagement
of all partner groups in the budget process.
9.4
Planning and Goal Review Session
Secretary-Treasurer Regehr noted that arrangements are being made for a planning and
goal review session to be held on March 1, 2006. Up to four representatives from each
partner group have been invited and an invitation has been extended to student
representatives from each secondary school.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
Student Achievement
a.
10.2
District Workgroups (Literacy, Numeracy and Social Responsibility)
Assistant Superintendent Stigant reported literacy helping teachers are working on
all initiatives, monitoring student progress, and working together on in-service for
primary, intermediate and secondary levels. For the social responsibility goal,
Roots of Empathy has been implemented in two schools this year with plans for full
implementation in all middle schools for next year. Mr. Stigant added a fourth
cohort has been implemented in the TRIBES program. Director of Instruction
Schafer advised that helping teachers in numeracy are planning and organizing
meetings at grade levels and are helping with the building instructional capacity
initiative.
Communication and Access
a.
Field Trips
The assistant superintendent of schools reviewed a listing of field trip requests, ten
of which had been approved by the superintendent pursuant to policy.
MOTION:
Jamieson/Andrews that the following field trip requests be approved
for funding as per board policy:
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MOTION:
February 2 to 5, 2006, for two students from Penticton
Secondary School to compete in the senior national debating
championships in Montreal, Quebec; and
November 23 to 27, 2005, for 10 grade 9 and 10 students from
Penticton Secondary School to compete in the junior girls’
provincial volleyball championships in Fort St. John.
CARRIED
Little/Van Alphen that the following field trip request be given final
approval:
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March 11 to 26, 2006, for 24 students from Penticton Secondary,
Princess Margaret Secondary and Summerland Secondary
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schools to travel to England and Wales for a United Kingdom
rugby tour.
CARRIED
MOTION:
Huebert/Jamieson that the following field trip request be given final
approval:
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MOTION:
Little/Huebert that the following field trip request be given final
approval:
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MOTION:
October 2 to 6, 2006, for 56 students from Summerland and
Penticton Secondary schools to travel to Ashland, Oregon for the
Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
CARRIED
Van Alphen/Little that the following field trip request be approved in
principle:
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March 17 to April 2, 2006, for 22 students from Penticton
Secondary School to travel to Ecuador.
CARRIED
Huebert/Andrews that the following field trip request be approved in
principle:
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MOTION:
February 24 to 26, 2006, for 18 students from Princess Margaret
Secondary School to participate in the Lionel Hampton Jazz
Festival in Moscow, Idaho.
CARRIED
Van Alphen/Huebert that the following field trip request be given final
approval:
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MOTION:
March 12 to 25, 2006, for 35 students from Princess Margaret
Secondary, Penticton Secondary, Summerland Secondary, and
Skaha Lake Middle schools to travel to Italy and Greece on a 13day tour.
CARRIED
Spring break 2007, for 25 music students from Summerland
Secondary School to travel to Spain for 14 days on a cultural
tour.
CARRIED
Arts & Science in Harmony 2006
Director of Instruction Garth Schafer provided information on the annual science
fair, fine arts exhibits and concert band festival which will be held on March 6 to 8,
2006 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. This event is jointly
sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Penticton and School District No. 67 and will
include approximately 2,000 musicians representing 33 middle and secondary
school bands from throughout BC and Idaho, 100 entries in the science fair
component, and an exhibition of art works, plays, and dance by the students. The
public is invited to attend the annual event held in conjunction with Education
Week.
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School Calendar (2006-07)
Mr. Schafer reviewed a proposed school calendar for 2006-07 and advised the
board is required by May 31, 2006 to approve and circulate the 2006-07 school
calendar for the district. Following review,
MOTION:
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Jamieson/Van Alphen that the proposed school calendar for 2006-07
be accepted as presented and distributed for information to parents
and employee groups.
CARRIED
Class Size Report
District Principal Dave Burgoyne advised the Ministry of Education has recently
released a report on class sizes in B.C. public schools. Mr. Burgoyne compared
the provincial class sizes in the report to class sizes in the Okanagan Skaha school
district noting that the district has fully met the guidelines established by the
Ministry. Mr. Burgoyne added all data for the report is available on the Ministry
website.
Other Items
a.
Enrolment
In reviewing the enrolment as of January 31, 2006 included with the agenda
package, Director of Instruction Schafer reported an increase of 29 students over
December. There are currently 7,316 students (6,995.391 FTE) in the district.
11.0
REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES
12.0
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13.0
INFORMATION ITEMS
13.1
BCSTA Trustees Academy
The BCSTA Trustees Academy will be held on February 23 to 25, 2006 in Richmond.
13.2
BCSTA Provincial Council Meeting
The BCSTA Provincial Council meeting will be held in Richmond on February 25, 2006.
13.3
BCSTA Okanagan Branch Meeting
The BCSTA Okanagan Branch meeting will be held on March 3 and 4, 2006 in Vernon.
13.4
BCSTA Annual General Meeting
The deadline for submission of motions for BCSTA’s annual general meeting to be held
April 27 to 30, 2006 in Prince George is as follows:
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13.5
Extraordinary motions – February 15
Substantive motions – February 25
Date of Next Meeting
• March 6, 2006, 7:30 p.m., Regular Meeting, School Board Office
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TRUSTEE COMMENTS
14.1
Recognition of Student Success
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extended congratulations to the students and
groups for outstanding examples of success as shown on the recognition sheet included
with the agenda package.
14.2
Recognition of Student Artwork
Students from Kaleden Elementary School were recognized for their artwork currently on
display at the school board office:
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Mikayla Morin
Bryn Carter
Mariah Chingee
Jasmin Badasha
Alex Newsham
Mariah Chingee
Aurora Morhard
Ashley Stewart
Ashlyn Olafson
Michael Carelse
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grade 4
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 4
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 5
Grade 4
Hot Designs
Cool Designs
African Sunset (watercolor and collage)
Space (pastel resist.)
Penguin (tissue paper collage)
Fish (tissue paper collage)
Polygon Art (pastel with a wash)
Polygon Art (pastel with a wash)
Polygon Art (pastel with a wash)
Polygon Art (pastel with a wash)
Trustee Comments
Trustees provided general comments related to district activities. It was noted that
Chairman Denesiuk had met recently with MLA Bill Barisoff and MLA Rick Thorpe and
that trustees would be meeting with the City of Penticton in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Huebert/Andrews that the meeting be adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
CARRIED
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QUESTION PERIOD
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Secretary-Treasurer
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